Stayed in the boardroom which was really nice and great value! If I'm being picky the kettle was not clean alot of limescale and we had to clean it ourselves and there was no fridge. The bed was very comfortable although it seemed it was 2 single beds put together. Breakfast was fantastic although had to ask for a fresh... More

I have no hesitation in recommending this wonderful hotel, the rooms are so luxurious, especially the outside cottages that are more like a private house than a hotel! A friendly feel, welcoming and with excellent service. The breakfast is to die for, not this chain hotel breakfast but an individually cooked, high quality breakfast. If I am in that area... More

I booked the Coach House and Board Room for one night for my mum's birthday so our party of four ladies could stay together in inter-connecting rooms. The rooms themselves were lovely and clean and very spacious. My only negative points would be that the bathroom in the upper room was not to the same standard as the other room... More

Superb day special thanks to Christopher and his team. Just returned after a brilliant weekend - Our daughters wedding reception was held at the Lord Bute Christchurch after a civil service at Highcliffe Castle which is just round the corner. We were able to take over the hotel for the weekend (13 rooms), the venus is great, staff lovely, and... More

In February 2013, my daughter had her wedding reception at the Lord Bute. She was married at Highcliffe Castle so it made sense to look for venues in the area. Wow! She was absolutely gobsmacked by the decor, the intimate setting and the attentiveness of the staff, especially Chris, who like someone else mentioned seemed to be your private wedding... More

Well this review is long overdue as I got married in September last year! We chose The Lord Bute as the destination for our reception. I am not sure my words will do it justice but I will try! We did a lot of research in the local area as we were set on getting married at Highcliffe Castle. The... More

stayed over on valentines night for a charity do and the room was big and spacious and clean and well equipped, the food was excellent for a big gathering and was a la carte and the chef produced great food for a large volume of people , they did run out of alot of the wine and champagne we chose... More

Been back again and found the same excellent service with a smile Spent a couple of nights there with friends and although not busy they were the usual smiling and helpful selves with excellent service all the way through. Unusually we eat in both nights and found good choice and excellent quality throughout. This is a restaurant with room’s type... More

We have family and friends visiting us often and will always trust staff at the Lord Bute to provide us with a delicious and well presented meal with good attentive service; with a little banter if required! Beautifully decorated and stylish restaurant, a good choice of well presented dishes and a good balance between quality and quantity. Would unreservedly recommend... More